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Ship Control Instructor (Warrant / Senior Navy Officer)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Helensburgh · posted 19 August 2026
Location
Helensburgh, Scotland
Category
Other

Ship Control Instructor (Warrant / Senior Navy Officer)

£45,000 - £47,000 + 37 Hour Week + 6% Pension + Funded Qualifications + Progression Routes + 25 Days Holiday + Company Benefits

Helensburgh (Commutable from Glasgow, Dumbarton, Renfrew, Dumbarton, Clydebank, Alexandria)

Are you an Ex-Warrant or Navy Officer with a background in Ship Control, looking to progress off the tools into an Instructor or Trainer role, on a static on-shore site, with one of the UK's biggest defence contractors, who are responsible for training the next wave of engineers in a military environment?

On offer is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a multi-billion-pound global engineering and defence company, who have an industry reputation for providing one of the top training and progression programs & often works on several large-scale projects around the UK. This is a unique opportunity where you will be funded for qualifications to improve your career and progress into senior management.

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for delivering hands-on 'Astute Class@ training of ship control systems, you will deliver pre-set lesson plans, safety training and assessments, monitor engineer development and collaborate with colleagues to improve internal processes and uphold health and safety. This is a Monday to Friday role, 37 hour week with a half day on a Friday.

This role would suit an ex-Warrant or Navy Officer with a Ship Control background, looking for an off the tools role, on a static onshore site, full training to become an instructor and the opportunity to work for one of the biggest defence companies in the UK.

THE ROLE:

  • Deliver 'Astute Class' ship control training using pre-set course materials
  • Prepare lesson plans and assess engineers results
  • Develop training content and improve course development
  • Collaborate with colleagues and internal teams
  • Mon - Fri, 37 hour week.

THE PERSON:

  • Looking to progress into an off the tools, Trainer / Instructor role
  • Warrant or Navy Officer or similar
  • Background in Ship Control Systems
  • Commutable to Helensburgh

Reference: 26852A

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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